On the River
Rother, Killamarsh was recorded in Domesday as Chinewoldemaresc - "Cynewalds
Marsh". The settlement was a farming community with a strong
dairy industry in the Middle Ages. St Giles Church dates back to Saxon
times but the main structure is now based on 12th Century foundations.

The
coal industry became dominant with Norwood Colliery (1865-1943), Westthorpe
Colliery (1923-1986) and High Moor Colliery (1957-1992). Upperthorpe
and Neathergreen are also village communities associated with this parish.

John Pursglove [706] married Maria ?
Sarah Ann Pursglove, daughter of John and Maria, bapt. 26/3/1848John Pursglove, son of John and Maria, bapt. 6/2/1850
George Pursglove son of John and Maria, bapt. 6/2/1850
Maria Pursglove, daughter of John and Maria, bapt. 21/3/1853